Goryeong County Wins Grand Prize in Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation

Grand Prize Winner for Two Consecutive Years

Increasing Local Tax Revenue and Proactive Tax Administration

Fostering a Culture of Fair Taxation and Faithful Tax Payment

Goryeong County in North Gyeongsang Province announced on April 15 that it had been awarded first place—the grand prize—in the “2026 Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation” organized by North Gyeongsang Province. As a result, the county will receive an institutional commendation and a reward of 20 million won. This marks the second consecutive year that Goryeong County has received the grand prize, following last year's award.

The Local Tax Administration Comprehensive Evaluation reviewed the overall tax administration work carried out in 2025. The evaluation targeted 22 cities and counties within the province and assessed local tax imposition and collection, management of non-tax revenue, performance in clearing delinquent taxes, and the points-based incentive/deduction system. In total, there were 28 evaluation items across four major areas of local tax administration.

Provided by Goryeong County Office

The county achieved outstanding results across all areas of the evaluation, particularly receiving high marks for its collection rate of delinquent taxes from the previous year and its improvement in tax audit collection rates. The county was also recognized for its initiatives to improve job competency, such as operating local tax research groups, and for increasing local tax revenue through measures like checking foreign nationals’ immigration records and seizing dedicated insurance policies to collect delinquent taxes. These efforts demonstrated both increased local tax income and proactive tax administration.

Park Kyunggu, Director of the Finance Division, stated, “Winning the grand prize for two consecutive years is the result of all employees doing their best in their respective work despite challenging circumstances, and it is also thanks to county residents who diligently paid their local taxes. This year as well, we will strive to foster a culture of fair taxation and faithful tax payment to ensure the stable expansion of local finances.”

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